Fort Valley Personal Injury Lawyers

Lester Tate is a trial lawyer who served as the 48th President of the State Bar of Georgia. Since 1996, he has practiced as a shareholder in Akin & Tate, P.C., Georgia’s oldest continuing law firm. He has won numerous million dollar plus verdicts and settlements for his client and has been widely recognized as one of the state’s top lawyers by various publications, including Georgia Trend Magazine, which named him to its list of “Georgia’s Legal Elite,” and Atlanta Magazine, which has repeatedly named him as a “Super Lawyer.” He is currently the Vice Chairman...

I am a founding partner of Ryan & Golden, LLC. I have been practicing workers compensation law for over 14 years. I have experience in representing Employer/Insurers and Self-Insured's in workers compensation claims. My focus at Ryan & Golden, LLC is to continue to represent select self insured Employers in workers compensation claims and to accept representation of injured workers. I have past litigation experience as I worked as an Assistant District Attorney and Deputy Solicitor for many years. In addition, I am a registered civil mediator.

Keith was named one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the United States by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Keith was selected twice to the Super Lawyers in 2017 and 2018 Georgia Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Georgia received this distinction. In 2013, at the age of 30, Keith was appointed to serve as an associate Juvenile Court Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, and continues in that role while still maintaining his private practice. Keith has handled thousands of criminal cases in Georgia...

Founder and managing partner of Vaught Law Firm, John L. Vaught is a Vanderbilt Alumnus earning his degree in 1994 with majors in history and political science. He earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 1997. John Vaught is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is active in a number of national, state and local bar organizations. He has served as a member of the American Bar Association Advisory Panel and has served in positions for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association....

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U S Army Veteran, having served 4 years, first as a Military Police Officer (2Lt), then as Judge Advocate Trial Attorney (Captain). Graduated from Mercer University in Macon GA with an AB degree in 1968, from Mercer Law with a JD in 1970.

After honorable discharge from the military, returned to Savannah to practice law. From 1984-1993 was partner in the number one Plaintiffs' firm in Savannah. Since 1993 has been in private practice either solo or as Senior Partner, since 2012 as Phillips Carson & Phillips.

Served in the Georgia Legislature 1979-1984; Jaycee Man of the Year 1982; graduate of...

Attorney James R. Coppage -
* Was Military Policeman in U.S. Army (enlisted) from 1981-1984.
*Attended Officer Candidate School, received commission in 1986.
*Served as Officer in Military Police Corps.
*Graduated Law School in 1991 (Mercer University).
*Transferred Branches to JAG in 1994.
*Retired from Georgia Army National Guard in 2008.
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= Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1986.
= Juris Doctor's Degree in 1991.
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+ Representing injured clients since 1995.
+ Defending criminal clients since 1995.
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- Former Asst. DA & Solicitor-General, from 1991-1995.

Alex Mayfield is a devoted personal injury attorney proudly serving Brunswick, Georgia, and the surrounding coastal communities. As the founding attorney of Mayfield Law, LLC, he brings a unique, client-focused approach rooted in both compassion and strategy—qualities that define his growing reputation throughout Southeast Georgia’s legal community. With a background that includes representing major insurance companies, Alex offers clients a rare inside perspective on how insurers evaluate and defend claims. Now, he uses that knowledge to level the playing field, zealously advocating for injury victims in a wide range of cases including car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, daycare...

Attorney Oliver Ladd represents injured and disabled workers throughout North Georgia with a focus on Worker’s Compensation claims. Oliver and his team will fight on your behalf to get the maximum benefits you are owed under the law.

Too often, injured workers give up the fight for what they are owed because the system is so stressful and confusing. Don’t let it happen to you. Call Oliver today for a free consultation at (770) 534-5265.


Stow, Garvin & Glenn is based in Gainesville, Georgia and has been serving the community for more than 50 years. Our community is important to us...

I began my legal career with the Atlanta insurance defense law firm of Chambers, Mabry, McClelland & Brooks (now Mabry McClelland). I focused my trial practice exclusively on personal injury matters, including wrongful death cases, automobile accidents, truck accidents, and other cases involving catastrophic injuries. I am currently a partner at Hasty Pope, LLP. Visit us at www.hastypope.com.

Call now for a free consultation! 706-861-8319

Founder Ryan Strickland started this firm focused on representing only individuals in their disputes with financial institutions and insurance companies. Where our lawyers used to represent financial institutions and insurance companies, they now use their knowledge and experience to help individuals in matters against those same institutions.

The Strickland Firm provides highly-specialized legal representation to individuals at an affordable price. Our clients are often just hoping to make a bad situation a little easier. We have built a practice around getting results.

Attorney Jason R. Manton earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration in 1995 from Furman University in South Carolina, and his Juris Doctorate degree in 1998 from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. He is a member of numerous associations including the Forsyth County Bar Association, the Cobb County Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Manton has been practicing law for 15 years, and is the founding partner at the Cumming personal injury firm, The Manton Law Firm, LLC. Attorney Manton...

Dustin Marlowe practices at Johnson Marlowe LLP in Athens, Georgia. Before starting Johnson Marlowe with his law partner, Spence Johnson, Dustin was a partner at Orr Brown Johnson LLP in Gainesville, Georgia, and also served two years as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable William C. O’Kelley, Senior United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. Through his service as a federal law clerk, Dustin developed an extensive understanding of federal practice and procedure and acquired an expertise in commercial litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, and collections, as well as catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death,...

The Smith Williams Law Firm’s owner, Yolanda Smith-Williams, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina A&T State University in Political Science with a minor in English. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. While in law school, Yolanda gained valuable legal work experience by working with a Circuit Court Judge. This was the start of her experience in working in the area of Family Law. She later received a highly sought after internship with the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. In this position, Yolanda assisted in prosecuting individuals charged with felonies and...

As a partner at R&A Attorney & Counselors, Cobb County attorney John Paul LaBouff provides legal representation in workers’ compensation cases. For over two decades, he has practiced law in Georgia. Prior to the establishment of his current firm, he served as chair of the Atlanta Bar’s Small Firm and Sole Practitioner section. He is a proud graduate of the Santa Clara University School of Law. In addition to workers’ compensation matters, the firm handles personal injury issues. His firm is happy to offer free consultations—contact them today to get one.

Blaine graduated from Carrollton High School and then attended Vanderbilt University ('90 to '92), before transferring to The University of Georgia, where he received a BA in history, magna cum laude, in 1994. At UGA he was Phi Beta Kappa and a Presidential Scholar (maintaining a 4.0 GPA while at UGA). He received his JD from The University of Georgia School of Law, magna cum laude in 1997. In law school, he was a member of the mock trial board and won four first place trial awards, including the national championship (ATLA) in Denver, CO. He was Order of the...

Jason L. Nohr is an experienced trial and appellate attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex civil litigation in state and federal trial courts involving those who have suffered catastrophic injuries and wrongful death caused by the negligence of both corporations and individuals. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Nohr with an AV rating, the highest peer review rating available. According to Martindale-Hubbell, an AV rating identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability, and is a reflection of his expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. Mr. Nohr practices in the area of injury...

Nicholas W. Warlick was born in Kennesaw, Georgia and has been a long-time resident of Woodstock, Georgia. He received degrees in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Georgia and is a member of the Georgia State Bar and the Georgia Trial Lawyers’ Association. He became founding partner at Warlick & Craig, P.C. in Woodstock and dedicates his time to representing clients with personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. He prides himself on treating his clients with the professionalism and integrity they deserve.

Mr. Hagood is dedicated to providing elite and trustworthy legal services to individuals facing personal injury matters, including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents and truck wrecks. He understands the devastating impact that injuries can have on individuals and their families and makes it his mission to empower his clients throughout the legal process. Mr. Hagood is highly regarded among both his peers and clients for his professional integrity and respectful approach. He passionately advocates for his clients in various legal settings, from dog bite cases to complex brain injury lawsuits resulting from negligence. His exceptional legal skills and dedication to his...

Casey Geiger, of Geiger Legal Group, LLC, is dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation in personal injury and auto accident cases in Woodstock. With a focus on car accidents, bicycle accidents, and more. He and his skilled attorneys work tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve. Throughout much of his career, Casey Geiger practiced large scale and high stakes personal injury and product liability litigation in both Federal and State Courts. He has successfully litigated cases to juries, and obtained millions in settlements for his clients who praise his care, dedication, communication, and case outcomes. We understand the challenges you face...

Dana was previously chosen the Best Attorney by Inside Cobb in their Best of Cobb awards and has been awarded an AV rating, the highest possible, by Martindale-Hubbell, the most prestigious ranking service for the legal profession. He has represented numerous individuals in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and medical malpractice cases. He has also represented both governmental and commercial entities in real estate cases, including: lease disputes, business dissolutions, easement rights, condemnation and construction disputes. He has successfully argued cases before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals.

Looking for a lawyer in Richmond? Come to Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC for a team of lawyers with more than 25 years of combined experience. The firm’s attorneys have a background of serving in the JAG Corps, and in their private practice they now represent clients in the fields of criminal defense, military law, personal injury, divorce and immigration. Contact the firm for a free case evaluation.

Mr. Gilliard is experienced in representing clients in the areas of criminal law, personal injury and family law. Mr. Gilliard is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law where he was named the 1992 University of Georgia Mock Trial Champion. He is also a graduate of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. He served as Vice President of Phi Kappa Theta and was a member of Phi Delta Phi. Mr. Gilliard is licensed to practice in the Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of...

Patrick A. Matson is one of the founding partners of Matson & Matson. He practices in the area of personal injury, with an emphasis on automobile wrecks, truck wrecks, premises liability including slip and falls, trip and falls, and inadequate security, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and neglect, and cases involving catastophic injury or death.

I have been handling automobile, Motorcycle and 18 wheel truck wrecks for the last 27 years. I have settled over 5000 automobile accident cases with over $50 Million in settlements for my clients. I am a lifelong resident of Georgia. I work very hard to make sure my clients are fully compensated for their injuries.

Clarke Nash graduated from the University of Georgia Lumpkin School of Law. Upon passing the Bar, Clarke worked for a large Atlanta based insurance defense firm. It did not take Mr. Nash long to realize that his heart was not in defending insurance companies. Actually, he found that his true passion was on the opposite side, the side of the injured. From that day forward, Mr. Nash has worked tirelessly to grow a law practice centered on providing premier representation to the injured of Georgia. Due to his past experience representing insurance companies, Mr. Nash is well aware of...

I graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, where I graduated summa cum laude and began my career as a paralegal working in personal injury law firms in the Atlanta area. I worked for six years managing cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and negligent security. While I oversaw these cases, I handled everything from pre-litigation negotiations and trial preparation to assisting at trial. As I was working as a paralegal, I attended Georgia State University College of Law’s part-time program, graduating in 2019 with the honor of cum...

Brian Tanner is an accomplished attorney with a rich background in law and public service. With extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor, Brian has built a solid reputation for achieving successful outcomes for his clients. He adeptly handles a wide range of civil matters, advocating for individuals and businesses. Notably, Brian has a remarkable track record of securing substantial compensation for clients who have suffered due to the negligence or intentional actions of others. Drawing upon his background as a former prosecutor, Brian specializes in defending individuals and businesses in government white collar investigations, as well as handling allegations of...

Brian Tanner is a highly accomplished lawyer with a wealth of experience, having served as a former federal prosecutor and earned a stellar reputation for his successful legal representation. With a focus on civil matters, Brian diligently represents both individuals and businesses. His expertise lies in cases involving negligence or intentional acts that have caused harm to his clients, with a remarkable track record of recovering millions on their behalf. Drawing on his background as a former prosecutor, Brian also specializes in defending individuals and businesses facing government white-collar investigations and allegations of civil fraud. Additionally, he leads the firm's...

Alex Salzillo worked in the Atlanta and Savannah offices of one of the most successful law firms in Georgia defending injury claims for the nation’s largest insurance companies. After successfully defending numerous jury trials and having countless lawsuits dismissed on technicalities, he decided to put his skills to work in securing justice for those injured by the negligence of others. Alex now works at Jamie Casino Injury attorneys as one of their head attorneys.

Se habla español. Martindale Hubbell Peer-Reviewed - Highest possible rating AV-Preeminent 1997- 2022 Celebrating 40 Years of Service B.S. Political Science, Georgia Southern University, 1979 J.D. Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, 1982 Taggart & Drake, Associate 1982-1983 Taggart Mixson Granoff & Chestnut, Partner 1983 Jones Boykin & Associates, Associate 1983 -1989 Herndon Chestnut Rosenblum & Ashby. Partner 1989 -1991 Chestnut & Ashby, Partner 1992-1995 Herbert Chestnut & Associates, Senior & Managing Partner 1995-present. At Herbert Chestnut & Associates, we have a combined 78 years of experience in helping clients successfully navigate through the complex legal process. We primarily assist injured workers from the State of Georgia, longshoremen,...